Last Updated on November 14, 2026 by Masha Eretnova
Grandparents already have plenty of mugs, socks and scented candles. What they really want is something tiny hands made.
A handprint ornament or a footprint reindeer card means more than anything you could buy. Kids grow fast, and these little prints save the size of their hands this Christmas.
I rounded up my favorite Christmas handprint and footprint crafts, from salt dough ornaments to paint-stamped Santas, snowmen and Grinches.
Most need only paint, paper or a simple homemade dough. Many work for babies and toddlers with a grown-up’s help.
Make one for Grandma, one for Grandpa, and maybe one extra for your own tree.
Handprint Christmas Tree Craft
Layer green handprints into a jolly evergreen that practically sings “holiday fun.” This winter handprint craft is perfect for toddlers and up, it’s sensory, festive, and pretty hard to mess up — and it gives you a bright splash of color for your fridge or mantel.
Fingerprint Snowman Collage
My favorite idea on the list! You just need paint and your finger! A wintery fingerprint painting project that creates a whole snowman scene, each snowman can have its own personality!
Footprint Stockings Kids Christmas Craft
Turn kids’ footprints into adorable stocking shapes, creating keepsakes that capture holiday memories and creativity.
Handprint Santa Craft
A handprint Santa craft that is easy for young children and makes a precious holiday keepsake.
Fingerprint Salt Dough Christmas Trees
Add a personal touch with fingerprint decorations on salt dough Christmas trees, perfect for keepsakes.
Baby’s First Christmas Footprint Ornament
Commemorate baby’s first holiday season with an adorable footprint ornament you’ll treasure for years.
Get the steps: Not Quite Susie Homemaker
Santa Handprint Ornament
Kids can make a personalized Santa handprint ornament that is great for decorating the tree or gifting.
Hands and Feet Reindeer Craft
Using hand and footprints, this craft creates cute reindeer keepsakes that capture kids’ holiday spirit.
Footprint Snowman
Turn your child’s footprint into a snowman keepsake with this sweet paint project. It is a budget project anyone can make!
Christmas Tree Footprint Craft
Turn kids’ footprints into a very creatie Christmas tree art for a unique holiday keepsake. Make sure to use paint that washes off easily!!
Santa Handprint Craft
A simple handprint craft that transforms kids’ handprints into an adorable Santa Claus keepsake.
Popsicle Stick Angel Craft for Christmas
This one uses simple sticks, paper, and a dab of glue to create a gentle angel ornament that’s just right for holiday decorating. It’s a quick project that feels special without being fussy, and you can dress each angel up with glitter, ribbon, or sequins.
Great for toddlers age up, and works as a sweet gift for extended family
Reindeer Footprint Christmas Cards
Footprint reindeer cards make for personalized and adorable holiday greetings kids will enjoy creating.
Clay Baby Handprint Ornament
The clay baby handprint ornament uses soft air-dry clay and is ideal for toddlers and young kids with grown-up support. It’s a gentle, squishy craft that makes a sweet keepsake you’ll want to keep year after year. You can add glitter, use different colors, and add a name!
Snowflake Handprint Art
Snowflake handprints use simple paint and paper, and you can sprinkle glitter on top for extra sparkle. Perfect for toddlers and up, this one is fast, easy, and feels like snowy fun without the cold.
Paper Bag Reindeer Craft
Paper bags are turned into festive reindeer puppets that are perfect for imaginative holiday play.
Salt Dough Penguin Handprint Ornament
The salt dough penguin ornament uses just flour, salt, water, and some paint to turn a handprint into a cute winter keepsake.
Best for preschoolers and up with adult help, it’s hands-on and perfect for tree decorating or gift giving.
Handprint Grinch Paper Plate Craft
A creative keepsake featuring kids’ handprints transformed into a fun Grinch face using paper plates and some glue.
Salt Dough Snowman Keepsake
Make a handprint keepsake with salt dough and turn it into a cute snowman ornament that your kids can color themselves!
Handprint Reindeer Craft
Combine popsicle sticks and handprints for a Christmas keepsake reindeer craft that captures both creativity and childhood memories.
Masha Eretnova, born in 1991, is a Chiang Mai-based certified teacher, artist, and blogger with 20+ years of personal painting journey.
She started painting and drawing very early and is now an international abstract artist and educator passionate about acrylic painting, gouache, and crafts.
Her works are part of international exhibitions and contests, including ArtlyMix (Brazil), Al-Tiba 9 (Spain), Exhibizone (Canada), Italy, and many more.
Besides her artistic pursuits, Masha holds a post-grad diploma in Teaching Film Photography and 2 music school diplomas: piano and opera singing.